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Brushing Techniques
June 13, 2011Dental Tips
Brushing your teeth properly at least twice a day helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Here are tips to proper brushing: • Brush your teeth for two to three minutes• Avoid hard scrubbing• Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and gently brush in short strokes from where the tooth and gum meet to the top of the tooth• Brush all outside and inside surfaces• Clean the pits and crevices on the chewing surface of your teeth with short sweeping strokes• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath• Talk to your dentist about proper brushing techniques
Notes on Effective Brushing and Flossing
November 22, 2010Dental Tips
Adults The health of your gums, teeth and mouth are very important to your overall health. There is definitive research which shows the connection between poor oral health and systemic disease such as diabetes in people of all ages and respiratory diseases particularly among elderly people. New research is now pointing to possible connections between oral health and other systemic conditions such as heart disease and premature, low birth weight babies. Although researchers are still learning about the links between oral health and general health, oral disease itself can cause pain, tooth loss and bad breath. How should I brush…
Oral Health for Seniors
July 26, 2010Dental Tips
Seniors Today, seniors can expect to keep most if not all their own teeth. This makes it especially important to maintain regular oral hygiene habits and visits to a dental professional. As one ages, you can expect to make a few small changes in the way you clean your teeth and mouth. Do I need to care for my dentures (or false teeth)? Yes, you should treat your false teeth in the same manner that you care for your natural teeth. They should be cleaned each night and put in water. If there are any changes in the way your…
Toothpaste
October 20, 2009Dental Tips
Toothpaste People have different dental problems and benefit from different toothpastes. Talk to your dentist about the toothpaste that best suits your needs. How much toothpaste should I use? A pea-sized dab of paste on the top half of your brush is all you need to clean your teeth Children should use a very small, baby pea-sized dab on their brush. Make sure it is never swallowed Oral RinsesOral rinses, or mouth rinses, are liquids that you swirl in your mouth — no swallowing! — to combat various oral health problems. They range from simple mouthwashes, that fight bad breath;…
Tips for Fresh Breath
October 13, 2009Dental Tips
Tips for Fresh Breath Many people think bad breath comes from the stomach. The reality is, bad breath is usually caused by conditions in your mouth, such as the food you eat, and how often you clean your teeth, gums and tongue. Read our tips to ensure bad breath doesn’t spoil the moment: Floss and brush your teeth, gums and tongue daily. Clean as far back on your tongue as you can, as that’s where bacteria often collect. If you don’t clean your mouth, any remaining food particles will attract bacteria, which cause bad breath and contribute to tooth decay.…